[otp_ctrl] Refine escalation behavior in life cycle partition

Previously, all OTP partitions could be moved into escalation mode
externally via `escalate_en_i`.
This can cause issues with the escalation action sequencing, since
"wipe secrets" (`escalate_en_i`) is usually triggered a couple of cycles
before triggering the "life cycle state scrap" action to allow for
clearing of local state.
If the OTP life cycle partition can be moved into escalation state via
`escalate_en_i`, this separation is no longer possible, since this
action would immediately scrap the life cycle state as well.
Therefore, the `escalate_en_i` signal is disconnected from the OTP life
cycle partition.

This should not have any major impact on security, since

1) glitching of that partition can still be detected immediately, and
the partition responds by scrapping the life cycle state.

2) the "life cycle state scrap" escalation action implemented inside the
life cycle controller takes care of invalidating the life cycle state
and all life cycle signal outputs as part of the escalation protocol.

Signed-off-by: Michael Schaffner <msf@opentitan.org>
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